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Streethouse & Sharlston Common

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About

Streethouse & Sharlston Common form a distinct area on the eastern edge of Wakefield. The landscape is characterised by former mining land, now largely reclaimed, with open fields and pockets of woodland. Residential streets are interspersed with these green spaces, creating a semi-rural feel close to the city.

The area is defined by its industrial heritage, visible in the architecture of older houses and the layout of the communities. A notable local feature is the Sharlston Common Welfare Hall, a community hub that reflects the area's social history. The surrounding footpaths, such as those near the old railway lines, provide routes into the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Streethouse & Sharlston Common has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. There are 5 schools in Streethouse & Sharlston Common: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Streethouse & Sharlston Common is home to around 11,903 people, with a population density of about 752.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Streethouse & Sharlston Common Population
11,903
Population density
752.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.33(+41%)
Public order
22.35(+149%)
Drugs
12.52(+265%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,063
92.94%
Other White
350
2.94%
Indian
70
0.59%
African
68
0.57%
Chinese
53
0.45%
Total population: 11,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,311
24.18%
No qualifications
2,222
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,746
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,466
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 9,556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,950
39.05%
Owns outright
1,461
29.26%
Social rents from council
631
12.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
541
10.84%
Other social rented
280
5.61%
Total households: 4,993

Property prices in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Streethouse & Sharlston Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streethouse & Sharlston Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£312,500
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached62£206,750
Terraced70£131,000

10 years median price trend in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.

All postcodes in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

WF76DW

George Street

WF105ZF

Huntingdon Street

WF41BU

Colliery Walk

WF41EL

The Green

WF105FQ

Honeysuckle Way

WF105XP

Sycamore Drive

WF76AE

Halton Street

WF76BH

Willow Garth

WF105QG

Pioneer Way

WF76AG

Kingsley Avenue

WF76JA

Raven Close

WF76LG

Alexander Crescent

WF76NE

St Andrews Drive

WF105UD

Ryegrass Gardens

WF61UL

Roxburghe Dale

WF76AF

Stanley Street

WF76BJ

Willow Lane

WF76DL

Farm Croft

WF41DA

Weeland Road

WF41EF

The Green

WF76AJ

Highfield Place

WF76BT

Wakefield Road

WF76DH

Gin Lane

WF76EB

The Crescent

WF76LQ

Eastbourne Avenue

WF76NB

The Links

WF41AL

Hammer Lane

WF41AX

Eastville Road

WF41DW

Netheroyd Place

WF61RL

Tyler Close

WF61TN

Foxbridge Way

WF76BX

Lynwood Close

WF76DX

Wentwell Road

WF76FG

Featherstone Grove

WF105ZH

Haydock Avenue

WF41DH

Hammer Lane

WF41EE

The Green

WF61ZB

Rosie Road

WF76AU

Fairfax Avenue

WF76JT

Ivy Street

WF105QW

Netherfield Close

WF41DT

Weeland Drive

WF61RS

Featherstone

WF76AR

Ackton Lane

WF76HN

Gothic Mount

WF105YH

Whistler Drive

WF41BA

Cow Lane

WF41BL

School Close

WF41EJ

Grime Lane

WF41EQ

The Oaks

WF41RS

Doncaster Road

WF61UQ

Rosedale Close

WF76AS

Sun Court

WF76BN

Willow Court

WF76LH

Featherstone Lane

WF105QZ

Blenheim Way

WF105TN

Pasture Way

WF105XS

Epsom Close

WF41AS

Clifton Road

WF61RU

Featherstone

WF76DG

Whinney Lane

WF76HF

Common Side Lane

WF76LP

Westwood Close

WF105XT

Haydock Avenue

WF105ZE

Plumpton Close

WF76BB

Church Lane

WF76FH

Featherstone Drive

WF76HW

Throstle Crest

WF105QU

Pioneer Way

WF105ZJ

Lotus Crescent

WF105ZL

Snowdrop Court

WF41DN

Hammer Lane

WF76DS

Meadway

WF76DZ

Litell Royd

WF76HY

Featherstone

WF105JP

Cherry Tree Close

WF105QY

Elm View

WF41BE

High Street

WF41DP

Woodside Crescent

WF41ET

Redwood Grove

WF61FL

Harvard Way

WF76HQ

Ackton Hall Crescent

WF105EP

Birchen Close

WF105ZQ

Orchid Mews

WF41TH

Heather View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.